Emotions 365: The faces of sports

February 26, 2014 10:46 PM

Fairfield Prep's Pascal Chukwa reacts as he slam dunks the ball, during boys basketball action against Career of New Haven in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday February 20, 2014. At right is Career's Alden Singley.

Fairfield Prep's Pascal Chukwa reacts as he slam dunks the ball, during boys basketball action against Career of New Haven in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday February 20, 2014. At right is Career's Alden Singley.

Kevin Chao, the asst. Greenwich High School wrestling coach, reacts during the high school wrestling match between Greenwich High School and Brunswick School at Brunswick in Greenwich, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Greenwich won the match, 42-27. less

Kevin Chao, the asst. Greenwich High School wrestling coach, reacts during the high school wrestling match between Greenwich High School and Brunswick School at Brunswick in Greenwich, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. ... more

Trumbull Head Coach Nicholas Filippakis, during CIAC Class LL Wrestling Championship action at Trumbull High School on Saturday February 22, 2014. Newtown took home the championship trophy for the first time in its history. less

Trumbull Head Coach Nicholas Filippakis, during CIAC Class LL Wrestling Championship action at Trumbull High School on Saturday February 22, 2014. Newtown took home the championship trophy for the first time in ... more

Chima Azuonwu (#00) of Darien during the National Anthem prior to the start of the boys high school basketball game between Darien High School and Greenwich High School at Darien, Friday night, Jan. 31, 2014.

Chima Azuonwu (#00) of Darien during the National Anthem prior to the start of the boys high school basketball game between Darien High School and Greenwich High School at Darien, Friday night, Jan. 31, 2014.

At right, Trumbull's Amanda Pfohl (# 24) of Trumbull reacts after taking an elbow to the nose while defending Alexa Moses of Greenwich during the girls high school basketball game between Greenwich High School and Trumbull High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. less

At right, Trumbull's Amanda Pfohl (# 24) of Trumbull reacts after taking an elbow to the nose while defending Alexa Moses of Greenwich during the girls high school basketball game between Greenwich High School ... more

As Fairfield Ludlowe High School girls basketball coach Jason Purzycki, right, reacts, Alexa Moses (#11) of Greenwich, dribbles upcourt during the girls high school basketball game bewteen Greenwich High School and Fairfield Ludlowe High School at Greenwich, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

As Fairfield Ludlowe High School girls basketball coach Jason Purzycki, right, reacts, Alexa Moses (#11) of Greenwich, dribbles upcourt during the girls high school basketball game bewteen Greenwich High School

Westhill's Jeremiah Livingston attempts to lay the ball in with Trinity Catholic's Tyrell St. John's hand in his face during their game at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Westhill won, 67-63.

Westhill's Jeremiah Livingston attempts to lay the ball in with Trinity Catholic's Tyrell St. John's hand in his face during their game at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 26,

Westhill's Juan De La Cruz reacts to a call against the Vikings during their game against Trinity Catholic at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Westhill won, 67-63.

Westhill's Juan De La Cruz reacts to a call against the Vikings during their game against Trinity Catholic at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Westhill won, 67-63.

New Canaan high school fans celebrate after Peter Reinhardt scored a goal in the second period of a boys ice hockey game against Darien high school played at Darien Ice Rink, Darien CT on Saturday, January, 11th, 2014. less

New Canaan high school fans celebrate after Peter Reinhardt scored a goal in the second period of a boys ice hockey game against Darien high school played at Darien Ice Rink, Darien CT on Saturday, January, ... more

Photo: Mark Conrad

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Newtown's James Leuci, during CIAC Class LL Wrestling Championship action at Trumbull High School on Saturday February 22, 2014. Newtown took home the championship trophy for the first time in its history.

Newtown's James Leuci, during CIAC Class LL Wrestling Championship action at Trumbull High School on Saturday February 22, 2014. Newtown took home the championship trophy for the first time in its history.

At left, Campbell Goldsmith (#14) of Greens Farms Academy defends Convent of the Sacred Heart's Colleen O'Neill, right, during the FAA girls high school basketball quarterfinals between Convent of the Sacred

St. Joseph high school's Arkel Ager tries to block a shot by Bridgeport Central high school's Orhan Cecunjamin during a boys basketball game played at Bridgeport Central high school, Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday, February, 19th, 2014. less

St. Joseph high school's Arkel Ager tries to block a shot by Bridgeport Central high school's Orhan Cecunjamin during a boys basketball game played at Bridgeport Central high school, Bridgeport, CT on ... more

New Milford wrestling coach Chris Piel coaches one of his wrestlers in the match between between New Milford and Greenwich as part of the meet between Danbury, New Milford, Greenwich, Darien, Xavier and Harding at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. less

New Milford wrestling coach Chris Piel coaches one of his wrestlers in the match between between New Milford and Greenwich as part of the meet between Danbury, New Milford, Greenwich, Darien, Xavier and Harding ... more

Westhill High School girls basketball coach Mike King reacts during the FCIAC girls basketball quarterfinal between Westhill High School and Greenwich High School at Westhill in Stamford, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Greenwich defeated Westhill, 55-51. less

Westhill High School girls basketball coach Mike King reacts during the FCIAC girls basketball quarterfinal between Westhill High School and Greenwich High School at Westhill in Stamford, Saturday, Feb. 22, ... more

Greenwich High School girls basketball coach Chrys Hernandez reacts during the FCIAC girls basketball quarterfinal between Westhill High School and Greenwich High School at Westhill in Stamford, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Greenwich defeated Westhill, 55-51. less

Greenwich High School girls basketball coach Chrys Hernandez reacts during the FCIAC girls basketball quarterfinal between Westhill High School and Greenwich High School at Westhill in Stamford, Saturday, Feb. ... more